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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Westfield, Pennsylvania, represents a Low Diversity community with a White Majority. As of 2022, 98% of the population identifies as white, with 2% identifying as two or more races. The city's median income in 2022 was $39,530, showing an increase from previous years but remaining below the national average.
Throughout the past decade, Westfield has maintained its status as a Low Diversity, White Majority community. The percentage of white residents has remained above 95% from 2013 to 2022, with minimal fluctuations. There has been a slight increase in racial diversity, primarily through growth in the Hispanic population (from 0% in 2013 to 2% in 2021) and those identifying as two or more races (consistently around 1-2% throughout the decade).
The median income in Westfield has shown an upward trend over the past decade, rising from $33,187 in 2013 to $39,530 in 2022. This represents an increase of about 19% over nine years. There were fluctuations within this period, with a dip to $30,040 in 2015 before a climb to a peak of $44,217 in 2021. The most recent data shows a decline from this peak.
The population has remained relatively stable over the decade, fluctuating between about 1,200 and 1,400 residents. There was a slight population increase from 1,265 in 2013 to 1,258 in 2022, with a peak of 1,474 in 2021.
Westfield's demographic makeup is less diverse than many urban and suburban areas in the United States. The income growth over the decade is positive but may not have kept pace with national averages or inflation rates, potentially indicating economic challenges for the community.
Based on the observed trends, Westfield is likely to remain a Low Diversity, White Majority community in the near future. The slight increases in Hispanic population and those identifying as two or more races suggest a slow trend towards increased diversity. If this trend continues and accelerates, the community might eventually transition into a Moderate Diversity category, but this would likely take several decades at the current rate of change.
Economically, the general upward trend in median income, despite some fluctuations, suggests a potential for continued modest growth. However, the recent decline from the 2021 peak to 2022 should be monitored to determine if it represents a temporary fluctuation or the beginning of a new trend.
Westfield has shown some signs of increasing diversity and economic growth over the past decade, but these changes have been minimal. The community remains characterized by its low diversity and relatively stable, though modestly growing, economic conditions. Future policy efforts might focus on attracting a more diverse population and fostering economic development to ensure continued growth and resilience for the community.